East Tilbury Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate East Tilbury's crime profile in May 2025, accounting for 47.2% of all reported crimes. At 6.0 crimes per 1,000 residents, the area's overall crime rate is 25.9% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This contrast with the national picture is particularly striking given the prominence of violent crime, which stands at 2.9 per 1,000 — 2% above the UK average for this category. The local breakdown shows a marked divergence from national trends in specific areas: shoplifting occurs at 0.5 per 1,000, 25% below the UK average, likely reflecting the area's lower retail density compared to major urban centres. Conversely, vehicle crime is 25% above the UK average, potentially linked to the presence of commuter parking zones near major transport links in the Thurrock region. May's extended evenings and bank holidays may have contributed to the 17 incidents of violence and sexual offences, as increased socialising in public spaces could create conditions more conducive to such crimes. The area's relatively low levels of anti-social behaviour (0.3 per 1,000, 79% below the UK average) suggest a community character that may be more cohesive than the national average, though this remains to be seen as summer approaches.

May 2025 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime categories, with other crime increasing by 100% (from 1 to 2 incidents) and shoplifting rising by 50% (from 2 to 3). These increases occurred alongside a 66.7% drop in public order offences, which fell from 3 to 1 — a shift that may reflect changes in policing priorities or seasonal variations in community activity. The local violent crime rate (2.9 per 1,000) is 2% above the UK average for this category, a small but notable divergence that could be explained by the area's proximity to major transport hubs and the associated transient population. Vehicle crime, at 0.5 per 1,000, is 25% above the UK average, consistent with the presence of commuter parking facilities in East Tilbury. Residents may find the 8.3% share of shoplifting in the total crime mix particularly relevant, as this suggests a need for targeted retail security measures. The sharp decline in public order offences, while welcome, raises questions about whether this reflects genuine improvements or simply a temporary dip linked to May's bank holiday schedule.

East Tilbury's crime rate rose by 9% from 5.5 per 1,000 in April to 6.0 per 1,000 in May 2025, marking a slight upward trend after several months of relative stability. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one reported crime per day in May — a low frequency that translates to one crime for every 166 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure figure, while seemingly modest, must be considered alongside the local context: with a population of 5,966, even a small number of incidents can have a noticeable impact on community perceptions of safety. The 9% increase from April may be partially explained by the seasonal shift towards longer evenings and warmer weather, which typically correlates with increased outdoor activity and associated risks. However, the area's overall crime rate remains significantly below the UK average, suggesting that local factors — such as community cohesion, policing strategies, or the built environment — may be contributing to this divergence. The comparison with the UK average also highlights specific contrasts, such as the 79% gap in anti-social behaviour rates, which could indicate a more stable social fabric in East Tilbury than in many other parts of the country.